Consumer confidence indices never tell the whole story, but they do provide insight into shoppers’ mind-set, particularly when viewed as a trend over time There is a strong correlation between consumer confidence and consumer spending, however shock events like the Brexit vote can result in divergence between the two data sets Consumer confidence indices should…

In the immediate aftermath of the Brexit vote, political uncertainty had led to a dampening of consumer confidence In the medium-term, as currency hedging unwinds, the cost of goods purchased overseas will effectively become more expensive. The debate for retailers will then be whether to increase prices or absorb the loss into margins In the…

– Knowing what drives the current ‘Grey Pound’ is useful in the short term but in the long term this generation will be replaced – – Future retail success lies in being able to adapt to the millennial way whilst making changes appear to be evolutionary, rather than revolutionary, to the ‘Silver Surfers’ – –…

– Retail risks losing out to other experiences next year – – The National Living Wage, cyber security and operating model change will be at the top of the boardroom agenda – – Delivering a seamless omni-channel experience will continue to challenge retailers – 30 December 2015 With consumer confidence faltering, the KPMG/Ipsos Retail Think…

– Shopping centres need to be more than just a “collection of retailers”- The rise of destination shopping, consumers craving convenience, and creating community hubs will ensure shopping centres survive and thrive- The digital world will actually secure the future of the shopping centre Introduction Nick Bubb, Retail Consultant, commented “it seems like only yesterday…

More disruption ahead for the traditional UK retail calendar When it comes to participating in Black Friday, retailers need to decide early – are you in or are you out? Does Black Friday now mean the January sales are redundant? Introduction Black Friday is a well-established American day of promotions centred around Thanksgiving Day. Amazon…